Hill City Elementary - 02 vs Hill City Middle School - 04
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Dakota, United States, 91 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hill City Elementary - 02
Hill City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
247 students
Hill City Middle School - 04
Hill City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
115 students
| Measure | Hill City Elementary - 02 Hill City, South Dakota | Hill City Middle School - 04 Hill City, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #53 of 226 | #50 of 102 |
| National rank | #9308 of 50,301 | #4337 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 247 | 115 |
| Enrollment | 247 | 115 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.6% | 28.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 23.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 47% |
| city | Hill City | Hill City |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hill City Elementary - 02 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.9 vs 65.2).
- •Hill City Elementary - 02 does better on math proficiency (62% vs 47%).
- •Hill City Middle School - 04 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.7% vs 31.6%).
- •Hill City Elementary - 02 does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 23.0).
- •Hill City Elementary - 02 is the larger school with 247 students compared with 115.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hill City Elementary - 02 better than Hill City Middle School - 04?
On the Success Index (US), Hill City Elementary - 02 ranks higher (72.9 vs 65.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Hill City Elementary - 02 and Hill City Middle School - 04?
About 91 m in a straight line, between Hill City and Hill City in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hill City Elementary - 02: 247. Hill City Middle School - 04: 115. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hill City Elementary - 02 and Hill City Middle School - 04 rank in South Dakota?
Hill City Elementary - 02 is 53rd of 226 and Hill City Middle School - 04 is 50th of 102 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).